Things have been so incredibly busy, and I guess my eyes were bigger than my stomach (...fingers?) with the blog! I am of course not giving up, but it's looking like I'm not going to be able to update as often as I thought.
So, a lot has happened since I last updated. I can now take vital signs, prime IVs, give injections, bathe people in bed, and change a bed with someone in it! I know, I know. You're totally impressed. I'm on the evening shift for my clinical rotations, which has its ups and downs. I LOVE sleeping in a little bit two days a week, but I finding myself getting tired despite the extra Zzzs. Not to mention, the 8am class on Thursday after my 4-10pm shift Wednesday night is a really bugger. I am definitely learning a lot in my clinical rotation (I'm currently on an internal medicine/telemetry floor), but I'm also looking forward to my next one, which should be on a surgical unit with a little faster pace. All my patients have been delightful so far, and I'm really honing in on my interviewing and physical assessment skills. It's good that I'm being eased into things. I no longer feel like I'm playing dress up (though I have my moments) and it's great when I have the moments when I feel like I deserve my white coat. Sometimes I really cannot believe how lucky I am to have my dream career laid out in front of me like this!
see, I don't look THAT out of sorts, do I??
Academics are going pretty well. I scored very well on my first Med-surg exam, which was very reassuring. I took another exam on Thursday in biomed, a class I'm not so confident in, and I have yet to hear the verdict. But I can't even think about that right now because I have a pharmacology exam tomorrow! (can you tell I'm procrastinating??) It's basically a non-stop whirlwind. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE it, but it can get pretty overwhelming. I knew what I was getting myself into : ).
It's really important, especially in this program, to take time for onesself. I'm big on that. Even though I do a LOT of studying, I make sure I have time with my friends to go out and decompress. I have even given myself the allowance of one drink on a schoolnight if I've had an exam that day, haha. Also, the Medical Symphony rehearsals start in two weeks (yay!) and I am taking a pilates class every Monday night with my dear cousin. And my dear loverman has been able to visit every other weekend and we have some great plans through the rest of this month. Overall, life is GOOD! I'm even making time to cook delicious meals, and do little projects around the apartment. Not to mention, autumn is here, which is only my absolutely FAVORITE season! I'm hoping to do some apple/pumpkin picking next weekend.
I've been missing my cats back home, but luckily for me, a cat is coming my way! Winston is arriving on Saturday! He is a large, short hair love-bug of a cat, who will hopefully fulfill my need for feline companionship. I'm slightly worried about my allergies, but I'm buying an air filter, and I'm always super good about cleaning any cat hair. Plus, there's no harm in taking an OTC allergy med in the mornings.
I of course keep myself on track by keeping in mind my next 'break'. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas, because I totally miss my family. Speaking of which, I have a new baby cousin to be born this week! I've also been thinking that I'm going to need a serious relaxing vacation come August. Is it bad that I'm thinking that far ahead already...??
So I know there hasn't been much 'nurse talk' in this post, but since it's The Nursing Channel in my head 24/7, I thought I'd spare you and share only the commercial breaks. : )
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